I purchased this when I lost the bumper from my bottle. It had not not fallen off or malfunctioned in anyway - I had the bottle in a beach chair cup holder and apparently the bumper got caught in the holder and I did not notice until I was 50 miles from the chair.
The shipping was prompt and the new bumper was fine. Unfortunately I misplaced the whole bottle just 1 week after getting the new bumper.
I use these bottles on cardio equipment at the gym. The bumpers keep the bottles from moving around in the cup holders and getting scratched up. They also keep the bottles stable in the cup holders in my car.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier with this water bottle. I was researching all types of water bottles to make sure I was getting the best kind for my needs and had decided on Klean Kanteen, when I came across Takeya. I love the fact that it’s insulated, stainless steel, and has a wide mouth for easy filling, but what set it apart from KK was the awesome lid with carry handle. And it’s great to drink from without too much coming at me too fast. The silicone holder on the bottom was an extra bonus. It really keeps drinks cold for hours like it says! At 18 oz., it’s not too bulky or heavy to carry lots of places and it fits in my Honda cup holder. It’s perfect and I love it!
Whoever decided you needed bumpers is straight up brilliant. My bottle stays in plays better and doesn’t get scratched up. We’ve also mixed up some different color bottles and bumpers to personalize them. Our family is a huge fan!